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Medical Surgical Travel Nurse

Houston, Texas

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Partnering for a stronger, healthier world.

At °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: National Medical Surgical Acute Travel Team
  • Hours/Pay Period: 72

The posted compensation range of $49.20 - $71.34 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-372611 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Days Remote No Category Travel Nursing

Job Details

Overview

°ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä is a nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 by Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. With its national office in Chicago and a team of over 150000 employees and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä operates more than 2000 care sites from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen -- both inside our hospitals and out in the community.


Responsibilities
  • Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
  • Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
  • Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
  • Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary.
  • Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
  • Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Why join our Travel Program:

    • Be part of creating the foundation for the °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä Travel Program
    • Have a voice in establishing the practices for the CommonSprit Travel Program
    • Work with a Program Director who is also a nurse
    • Feel welcomed as you travel to facilities within one organization with one mission, vision, and values
    • Receive competitive compensation, including base pay, benefits & travel/housing stipend options. Pay breakdown available upon request (careers@commonspirit.org)
    • Eligible for special pay in addition to base pay (shift differential, overtime, extra shift, etc.)
    • Full-Time positions
    • Days, nights, and weekend shifts are available
    • 13-week assignments (may be extended based on business need)

Benefits:

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!


Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a med/surg acute registered nurse
  • ADN or Nursing Diploma
  • Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which he or she will be practicing and/or compact state license 
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS.)
  • Other credentials may be required based on specialty and area(s) of assignment as specified by the requesting facility, state license and other regulatory requirements for local, state and federal agencies.
  • Certification in specialty preferred; certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served.

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 

Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

“Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä.â€

– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

Student Nurse New Grad Nurse Staff Nurse Educator Mangers/Directors CNE Charge Nurses/ Supervisors Nurse Practitioner Student Nurse New Grad Nurse Staff Nurse Educator Charge Nurses/ Supervisors Nurse Practitioner Mangers/Directors CNE

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Medical Surgical Travel Nurse at °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä?

  • Compassionate
  • Trustworthy
  • Proactive
  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Balanced

Our Total Reward Offerings

At °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

  • Pay and Recognition

  • Balanced Life

  • Well-Being